UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 82
With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation ?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: The Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation examines whether delegated rule-making by the executive stays within the authority and limits granted by Parliament or the Constitution.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - The Government Assurances Committee monitors ministers’ promises made in the House.
B: Correct - Correct-Subordinate Legislation Committee reviews executive rules, regulations and by-laws.
C: Incorrect - Rules Committee deals with the House’s own procedural rules, not executive delegated law.
D: Incorrect - Business Advisory Committee recommends allocation of time to parliamentary business.